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2 Content 1. ARRIVAL IN ROME FROM LEONARDO DA VINCI - FIUMICINO AIRPORT TO TOWN FROM G. B. PASTINE - CIAMPINO AIRPORT TO TOWN 3 2. GLOBAL PARTNERS FORUM APP 4 3. MEETING VENUE AND TRANSPORTATION HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING VENUE HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING VENUE FROM THE HOTELS HOW TO GET FROM THE MEETING VENUE TO THE EVENING PRAYERS HOW TO GET FROM THE MEETING VENUE TO ROME'S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS 8 4. TOURIST INFORMATION ROME'S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS VISITING ROME IN OCTOBER PUBLIC TRANSPORT OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION 13 [1]

3 1. ARRIVAL IN ROME 1.1 FROM LEONARDO DA VINCI - FIUMICINO AIRPORT TO TOWN The major international airport of Rome is Leonardo da Vinci. It is located about 26 km (16 miles) west from the City Centre and about 33 km (20.5 miles) from the meeting venue. The airport code is FCO and it has four terminals (T1-T3, T5). For further information please visit the official website of Leonardo Da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: The best way to reach the City Centre from Leonardo Da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is by train or by taxi. There are also coaches running several direct courses to the City Centre but they usually take more than 1 hour. By train Leonardo Express: Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport City Centre (Termini Railway Station) Leonardo Express is the fastest link between Fiumicino Airport and the City Centre. It is a non-stop train and it runs every 15 minutes. The journey takes 30 minutes. Trains run between 6.38 a.m. and p.m. from Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport, and between 5.52 a.m. and p.m. from Termini Railway Station (Platform 24). Tickets can be bought on the internet, at the station, at automatic ticket machines, travel agencies or authorized sales points. One way ticket is euro 14. This service is guaranteed also in the event of a strike (if necessary, the trains will be replaced by buses). For timetables, tickets and information: By Coach Frequent buses and coaches link Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport with Termini Railway Station (City Centre) in approximately 1 hour. Terravision Shuttle From Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport: Terminal 3, bus parking n. 3 To Rome - Termini Railways Station: Via Marsala n. 29 F/G in front of Terracafé Booking on-line: Cotral Bus From Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport: Terminal T1-T2 To Rome - Termini Railway Station: Piazza dei Cinquecento For further information: Atral Bus From Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport To Rome - Termini Railway Station: Piazza dei Cinquecento For further information: T.A.M. Bus From Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport To Rome - Termini Railway Station: Piazza dei Cinquecento For further information: By Taxi Travelling by taxi from Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport is the most comfortable way to get to the City Centre. Taxi stations are available at the exit of each terminal. A taxi ride costs euro 48 for all destinations inside the Aurelian Walls (Roman ancient walls considered the urban limits of the City Centre) and for a maximum of 4 passengers. This fare does not include additional taxi charges (e.g. additional luggage fee). [2]

4 Pick up services are also available from the hotels selected and can be arranged with the hotels directly. Taxis licensed by Rome City Council are white and bear the sign "TAXI" on their roofs. The symbol of Rome City Council is also clearly visible on the vehicle s front doors and the license number is shown inside the car on the back left door. ATTENTION: Any other vehicle waiting at the airport exit could be driven by unauthorized persons and fare could be higher. 1.2 FROM GIOVAN BATTISTA PASTINE - CIAMPINO AIRPORT TO TOWN Giovan Battista Pastine" Airport - Ciampino is the second airport of Rome. It is located about 16 km (9 miles) south from the City Centre and about 33 km (20.5 Miles) from the Meeting Venue. There is not a direct train connection from Giovan Battista Pastine" Airport - Ciampino to the City Centre but two efficient coach lines gets travellers to Termini Station, the main Railway Station of Rome. For further information please visit the official website of Giovan Battista Pastine" Airport - Ciampino: By Coach Frequent buses and coaches link Giovan Battista Pastine" Airport - Ciampino with Termini Railway Station (City Centre) in approximately 1 hour. Atral Bus From "Giovan Battista Pastine" Airport - Ciampino To Rome - Termini Railway Station: Piazza dei Cinquecento For further information: Terravision Shuttle From "Giovan Battista Pastine" Airport Ciampino To Rome - Termini Railway Station: Via Marsala n. 29 F/G For further information and booking on line: By Taxi Taxi stations are available at the exit of the Airport. A taxi ride costs euro 50 for all destinations inside the Aurelian Walls (Roman ancient walls considered the urban limits of the City Centre) and for a maximum of 4 passengers. This fare does not include additional taxi charges (e.g. additional luggage fee). Pick up services are also available from the hotels selected and can be arranged with the hotels directly. Taxis authorized by Rome City Council are white and bear the sign "TAXI" on their roofs. The symbol of Rome City Council is also clearly visible on the vehicle s front doors and the license number is shown inside the car on the back left door. ATTENTION: Any other vehicle waiting at the airport exit could be driven by unauthorized persons and their fares could be higher. [3]

2. GLOBAL PARTNERS FORUM APP The Global Partners Forum app has everything you need to stay informed about the Faith Action for Children on the Move: Global Partners Forum.

5 2. GLOBAL PARTNERS FORUM APP The Global Partners Forum app has everything you need to stay informed about the Faith Action for Children on the Move: Global Partners Forum. The app includes the event schedule, announcements, participant and speaker information, maps, registration, and a wealth of other resources. Feel free to check back as this space will be continually updated with new content and information as the event gets closer. Download the "Socio Event App" by searching for it in your Android Phone or iphone's App Store, or by visiting the link provided in the Conference website ("Event Details > Learn More"). Once downloaded, open the app, create your account profile and then search for the event name below. Event Name: Faith Action : Global Partners Forum. Check it for any information you might need! [4]

3. MEETING VENUE AND TRANSPORTATION The conference will be held at the (Curia Generalizia della Compagnia

(Curia Generalizia della Compagnia di Gesù) The General Curia, worldwide headquarter of the Society of

For more than two years, the sprawling complex has been under renovation and the project has been completed

6 3. MEETING VENUE AND TRANSPORTATION The conference will be held at the (Curia Generalizia della Compagnia di Gesù), located in the exclusive Borgo district, right in front of St. Peter's Square. (Curia Generalizia della Compagnia di Gesù) The General Curia, worldwide headquarter of the Society of Jesus, is located just a few steps from the Vatican. For more than two years, the sprawling complex has been under renovation and the project has been completed in From the roof of the 110-room 1927 brick building, there s a jaw-dropping view of the dome of St. Peter. Address: Borgo Santo Spirito, Rome - Italy Tel [5]

7 3.1 HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING VENUE The fastest way to get to the meeting venue from both the airports is by taxi. Distance from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport - Fiumicino: 29 km (18 Miles) Distance from Giovan Battista Pastine Airport - Ciampino: 21 km (13 Miles) Distance from Termini Railway Station: 4.5 km (2.8 Miles) From Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport: take the bus "SIT BUS SHUTTLES" to Via Crescenzio (corner of Piazza Cavour). The Bus stop is located at the exit "Arrivals" of Terminal 3, after the pedestrian crossing leading to the parking lot. Tickets cost 6 and can be bought on the bus. For more information: From Piazza Cavour, walk to Castel Sant'Angelo and then along Via della Conciliazione towards St. Peter. One block before you get to St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) you will see the Hotel Columbus on your left. Take the small street just after the Hotel (Via dei Cavalieri del S. Sepolcro). Turn left and go one short block to the front door of the Curia, which is just across the street from the Church of Santo Spirito. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. In alternative, from Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport, take the Leonardo Express train to Termini Train Station (30 min.) and read as follows. From Termini Train Station (Piazza dei Cinquecento): take the bus n. 40 EXPRESS until the very last stop; get off, walk back to Via della Conciliazione and turn right, towards St. Peter. One block before you get to St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) you will see the Hotel Columbus on your left. Take the small street just after the Hotel (Via dei Cavalieri del S. Sepolcro). Turn left and go one short block to the front door of the Curia, which is just across the street from the Church of Santo Spirito. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Please note: bus tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). From the City Centre (Piazza Venezia, between Via del Corso and Via del Mancino): take the bus n. 40 EXPRESS (TRANSPONTINA / CONCILIAZIONE) until the very last stop; get off, walk back to Via della Conciliazione and turn right, towards St. Peter. One block before you get to St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) you will see the Hotel Columbus on your left. Take the small street just after the Hotel (Via dei Cavalieri del S. Sepolcro). Turn left and go one short block to the front door of the Curia, which is just across the street from the Church of Santo Spirito. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Please note: bus tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). 3.2 HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING VENUE FROM THE HOTELS Hotel Amalia The is located about 1 km far from Hotel Amalia. The best way to reach the venue from Hotel Amalia is walking down on Via Ottaviano, keeping going straight on Via di Porta Angelica untill Largo del Colonnato. From there, follow Borgo Santo Spirito. The is on the rigth at number 4. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Hotel Atlante Garden The is located about 600 mt far from the Hotel Atlante Garden. The best way to reach the venue from the Hotel Atlante Garden is walking down on Via Properzio, keeping going straight on Via degli Ombrellari and then on Vicolo d Orfeo and Via dell Erba. Once in Via della Conciliazione, turn right and then left on Via [6]

8 dei Cavalieri del Santo Sepolcro. Crossing Borgo Santo Spirito, the is on the right at number 4. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. The Church Palace Hotel The is located about 30 minutes far from The Church Palace Hotel by public transport. The best way to reach the venue is taking the Metro Line A from Cornelia (direction Anagnina) and get off at Ottaviano Metro stop. From Ottaviano, walk down on Via Ottaviano, keep going straight on Via di Porta Angelica until Largo del Colonnato. From there, walk on Borgo Santo Spirito and keep going on. The General Curia of the Society of Jesus is on the rigth at the number 4. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Please note: metro tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). Hotel Eliseo The is located about 30 minutes far from the Hotel Eliseo by public transport. The best way to reach the venue is taking the Metro Line A from Barberini (direction Battistini) and get off at Ottaviano Metro stop. From Ottaviano, walk down on Via Ottaviano, keep going straight on Via di Porta Angelica until Largo del Colonnato. From there, walk on Borgo Santo Spirito and keep going on. The is on the rigth at the number 4. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Please note: metro tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). Hotel Siviglia The is located about 30 minutes far from the Hotel Siviglia. The best way to reach the venue is taking the bus n. 40 EXPRESS from Piazzale dei Cinquecento (Termini Train Station) until the very last stop; get off, walk back to Via della Conciliazione and turn right, towards St. Peter. One block before you get to St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) you will see the Hotel Columbus on your left. Take the small street just after the Hotel (Via dei Cavalieri del S. Sepolcro). Turn left and go one short block to the front door of the Curia, which is just across the street from the Church of Santo Spirito. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Please note: bus tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). Hotel Torino The is located about 20 minutes far from the Hotel Torino. The best way to reach the venue is taking the bus n. 40 EXPRESS from the stop Nazionale/Torino (direction Borgo Sant Angelo) until the very last stop; get off, walk back to Via della Conciliazione and turn right, towards St. Peter. One block before you get to St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro) you will see the Hotel Columbus on your left. Take the small street just after the Hotel (Via dei Cavalieri del S. Sepolcro). Turn left and go one short block to the front door of the Curia, which is just across the street from the Church of Santo Spirito. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Please note: bus tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). Hotel Mozart The is located about 20 minute far from the Hotel Mozart. The best way to reach the venue is walking on Via della Frezza, turn left on Via di Ripetta and cross the Tiber River on the Cavour Bridge. After the bridge, turn left and go straight on the Lungotevere to get to Via San Pio X. From there, turn left on Borgo Santo Spirito: the General Curia of the Company of Jesus is on the left at number 4. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. [7]

9 Hotel Marriott Courtyard Rome Central Park The is located about 30 minute far from the Hotel Marriott Courtyard Rome Central Park Hotel. The best way to reach the venue is taking the FL3 train line from the Gemelli station (direction San Pietro) for 4 stops. Get off at the stop Roma San Pietro and walk for about 1 km. The General Curia of the Company of Jesus is in Borgo Santo Spirito at number 4. Enter through the gate to the left of the building and walk up the paved road to the entrance to the venue on the right. Please note: metro tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). 3.3 HOW TO GET FROM THE MEETING VENUE TO THE EVENING PRAYERS CHURCH OF SANT'EGIDIO - Piazza di Sant'Egidio From the main entrance of the meeting venue, walk on Via dei Penitenzieri until Piazza della Rovere. From the bus stop "P.ZA DELLA ROVERE" take the bus n. 23 (PINCHERLE/PARRAVANO) or the bus n. 280 (PARTIGIANI) for 3 stops and get off at the "LGT FARNESINA/TRILUSSA" stop. Walk on Lungotevere Farnesina for 50 mt to Piazza Trilussa, then walk to the back side of the square and take Vicolo de' Cinque. At the end of the road, you will find a little square; take the pedestrian street in front of you to Piazza di Sant'Egidio. The church is on the right. Please note: bus and metro tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). 3.4 HOW TO GET FROM THE MEETING VENUE TO ROME'S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS PIAZZA DI SPAGNA (Spanish Steps) From the main entrance of the meeting venue, take Via dei Cavalieri del S. Sepolcro. At the end of the street, turn right on Via della Conciliazione and then take the 4th street on the left (Via della Transpontina). Take the bus n. 982 (XVII OLIMPIADE) and get off at the "OTTAVIANO" stop. From Ottaviano, take the metro - A Line (ANAGNINA) for 3 stops. Arrival Metro Station: SPAGNA (A Line). Please note: bus and metro tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). VATICANO and SAN PIETRO (Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel) The meeting venue is located right in front on the main entrance of St. Peter (San Pietro) and the Vatican City. To get to the Vatican Museums, walk to St. Peter's Square and follow the Vatican walls on the right for 800 mt. COLOSSEUM, PIAZZA VENEZIA From the main entrance of the meeting venue, turn right on Borgo Santo Spirito and walk until Castel Sant'Angelo. At the end of the road, turn left on Piazza Pia and take the bus n. 40 EXPRESS (TERMINI). Get off at "ARA COELI / PIAZZA VENEZIA" stop and take bus n. 87 (L.GO COLLI ALBANI) for 2 stops. Please note: bus tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). TREVI FOUNTAIN From the main entrance of the meeting venue, turn right on Borgo Santo Spirito and walk until Castel Sant'Angelo. At the end of the road, turn left on Piazza Pia and take the bus n. 40 EXPRESS (TERMINI). Get off at "PIAZZA VENEZIA" stop and walk up on Via Quattro Novembre. Take the second street on the left (Via della Pilotta) and walk straight for 400 mt to Trevi Fountain. Please note: bus tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). TERMINI TRAIN STATION From the main entrance of the meeting venue, turn right on Borgo Santo Spirito and walk until Castel Sant'Angelo. At the end of the road, turn left on Piazza Pia and take the bus n. 40 EXPRESS (TERMINI) until the very last stop. Please note: bus tickets should be bought in advance (for ticket prices, please see chapter 4.3). [8]

4. TOURIST INFORMATION 4.1 ROME'S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS COLOSSEUM As long as the Colosseum stands, Rome will stand; and when Rome falls, so will the world.

Today it is the symbol of Rome worldwide and is a major tourist attraction a must see!

10 4. TOURIST INFORMATION 4.1 ROME'S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS COLOSSEUM As long as the Colosseum stands, Rome will stand; and when Rome falls, so will the world. One of the seven wonders of the world, the Colosseum, a mammoth amphitheater was begun by Emperor Vespasian and inaugurated by Titus in the year 80. Today it is the symbol of Rome worldwide and is a major tourist attraction a must see! CAPITOL HILL AND CAPITOLINE MUSEUMS The Capitoline Museums, located on the Capitoline Hill - one of the 7 highest spots in Rome- date back to 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV donated a group of bronze statues of great symbolic value to the People of Rome. The collections are linked to the city of Rome and most of the exhibits come from the city itself. [9]

11 VATICAN MUSEUMS Visiting the Vatican is an incredible experience. The Vatican Museums are among the greatest museums in the world and display works from the immense collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries. AUDITORIUM PARCO DELLA MUSICA Auditorium Parco dellamusica, located in one of the most luxurious district of Rome, is one of the best-known designs of Renzo Piano. Since the inauguration in 2002 the Auditorium, a multi-functional complex with shops, café and restaurants, plays a key role for the roman cultural reality. [10]

MAXXI - NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 21ST CENTURY ARTS MAXXI, the first Italian public museum devoted to contemporary creativity, arts and architecture provides not only an arena in which to exhibit art, but a

12 MAXXI - NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 21ST CENTURY ARTS MAXXI, the first Italian public museum devoted to contemporary creativity, arts and architecture provides not only an arena in which to exhibit art, but a research hothouse a space where contemporary languages of design, fashion, cinema, art and architecture can meet in new dialogue. Three words encapsulate the MAXXI vision innovation, multiculturalism, interdisciplinary. 4.2 VISITING ROME IN OCTOBER Rome is the greenest and the biggest city in Europe with the most important artistic and historical heritage in the world. Rome is a welcoming place to visit no matter what time of year but please bear in mind that May through October sees the heaviest tourist traffic in Rome. The weather is warm (the average high temperature in October ranges from 64 to 73 F/ from 18.0 to 23.0 C) and the chance of rain is low. Autumn time is ideal for sightseeing, dining at an outdoor café, having a relaxing walk along the Tiber river or in the park of Villa Borghese or Villa Pamphili, which is why so many travellers plan their trips during this time. You will not need any ticket to get into the churches, nor to walk downtown visiting bridges (Ponte Sant'Angelo, Ponte Sisto,...), squares (Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Mattei,...) and fountains (Trevi Fountain, Fountain of the Four Rivers, Turtle Fountain, Triton Fountain,...). 4.3 PUBLIC TRANSPORT Rome has a safe, convenient and efficient public transport system. You can easily get around Rome and visit its fantastic attractions by bus, by subway ( Metropolitana ), by taxi and on foot. By Bus Buses are plentiful and comfortable. Bus routes cover almost all parts of Rome and its suburbs. A single ticket costs 1,50 euro and it is valid 100 minutes after validation. A daily ticket costs 7,00 euro and it is valid for 24h from the first validation. A 2-days ticket costs 12,50 euro and it is valid for 48h from the first validation. A 3-days ticket costs 18,00 euro and it is valid for 48h from the first validation. A week ticket costs 24,00 euro and it is valid for 7 days from the day of its validation. [11]

13 Bus tickets can be purchased at kiosks, newsstands or metro self-service machines and they are also valid for Rome local trams and subway. For further information on tickets, offers and fares: By Subway The Rome has 2 subway lines (A and B). A single ticket costs 1,50 euro for one ride. A daily ticket costs 7,00 euro and it is valid for 24h from the first validation. A 2-days ticket costs 12,50 euro and it is valid for 48h from the first validation. A 3-days ticket costs 18,00 euro and it is valid for 48h from the first validation. A week ticket costs 24,00 euro and it is valid for 7 days from the day of its validation. Subway tickets can be purchased at kiosks, newsstands or metro self-service machines and they are also valid for Rome local buses and trams. For further information on tickets, offers and fares: The special "Roma Pass" costs 28,00, is valid for 48h and entitles holders to: free admission to one museum or archaeological site, full access to the public transport system, reduced tickets and discounts for any other following museums and sites visited, as well as exhibitions, music events, theatrical and dance performances and all other tourist services. [12]

By Taxi Taxis are plentiful throughout Rome apart from remote areas and can be hailed on the street or summoned by phone. All taxis are air conditioned and clean.

14 By Taxi Taxis are plentiful throughout Rome apart from remote areas and can be hailed on the street or summoned by phone. All taxis are air conditioned and clean. Each taxi can accommodate up to 4 passengers. Taxi Service can be contacted at the following phone numbers: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Currency: Euro (, EUR). Electricity: In Italy the power sockets are of type F and L. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Telephone Area Code: The Country Code for Italy is 39; 06 is the city code for Rome. Hence, when calling Italy from abroad please dial: 1) International access code: ) the city code 06. Emergency Telephone Numbers: Police 113 Fire 115 Ambulance 118 General Emergencies 112 [13]

Plenary Meeting 2012

Plenary Meeting 2012 17-22 June - Rome, Italy Info Tourist Point Where to find: Ergife Palace Hotel - Ground Floor Opening hours: From Sun. 17 to Fri. 22 from 9:00 to 19:00 Contacts: e-mail: info@grupposymposia.it